DOC Certified Public Accountant - Fiscal Compliance
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Certified Public Accountant
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,500; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $8,500 - $10,500/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Gubernatorial Exclusion 062
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification Number 42146
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a Certified Public Accountant. The candidate selected for this position will perform professional accounting duties in the preparation of financial statements and audit informational reports. Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain monthly accounting records and provide guidance to staff, relaying information to management and field personnel which includes 28 correctional facilities and four adult transitional centers. If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Extracts, quantifies and compiles dollar amounts, converting from cash to either modified accrual or accrual basis in order to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Completes Comptroller SCO forms (both computerized and manual).
- Reviews the financial records, reports and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing GAAP packages or financial statements for assigned agencies served by the Public Safety Shared Services Center as workload requires.
- Certifies completion of quarterly and other financial reports for the funds assigned, including C15 Fixed Assets, C17 Locally Held, C 97, et al Accounts Receivable, Fee Imposition, Tax Expenditure, TA 2 Travel Report, and other required or assigned financial reports.
- Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages.
- Travels to perform on site-reviews of the grant programs recipients and the sub-recipients.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties mentioned above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree with course work in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects.
- Requires three (3) years of professional auditing or accounting experience.
- Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing automated financial systems.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with government accounting.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience processing GAAP transactions.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of financial reporting practices.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience reconciling, analyzing and preparing complex financial and fiscal-related reports.
- Prefers working knowledge of State and Federal Law, rules and regulations relating to accounting.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating compliance with policies and procedures.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs, mainly Excel or similar type of computer program.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Employment Conditions
- Requires ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702
Email: Demeria.Greenwald@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off, and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
· 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield